Visual File Editor vs Simple Hex Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visual File Editor
Edit various file types, including source code and PDFs, with advanced search and import/export capabilities. Optimized for iPadOS with keyboard support to enhance productivity.
- Source code editing
- PDF viewing and editing
- Advanced search by name, type, date
- Import/export via Share Sheet
- Create new files
- iPadOS optimization
- Keyboard shortcuts
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Effortlessly edit files using either App Processing or Regular Expressions to suit your needs. Take advantage of Advanced Search to find files by name, type, added date, or modified date. View and edit source code in a variety of file types with ease. Open and explore PDF content directly within the app. Search within documents to quickly find exactly what you’re looking for. Import files easily using the Visual File Editor or the Share Sheet from iOS or iPadOS, even from external locations. Create new files and start editing right away within the app. Share your modified files directly to external locations with just a few taps. Optimized for iPadOS, with full support for Smart/Magic Keyboard and fast keyboard shortcuts to boost your productivity.
Simple Hex Editor
Easily view and modify the raw byte data of any file with a straightforward interface. This tool is designed for developers and tech enthusiasts who need a quick and efficient way to perform hex editing without unnecessary complexity.
- View file byte data
- Edit files in hex
- Simple interface
- Quick file access
- Developer-focused
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Need to peek inside or tweak any file? Hex Editor's got you covered! With a super simple interface, you won't get bogged down by extra features you don't need. It's perfect for developers and tech lovers who want a quick and easy way to edit files in hex. Give it a try and see how easy hex editing can be!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual File Editor at 83% against Simple Hex Editor's 25%. Visual File Editor also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). Simple Hex Editor's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Visual File Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Hex Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Visual File Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual File Editor has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Visual File Editor's written reviews are positive against 25% of Simple Hex Editor's.
Visual File Editor ships an update every 4 weeks, Simple Hex Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Visual File Editor | Simple Hex Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (25 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tevon Wallace | SEUNGWOO JO |
Customer experience
Visual File Editor
Simple Hex Editor
In-app purchases
Visual File Editor
- Remove Ads$1.99
Simple Hex Editor
- Simple Hex Editor Ad-free Lifetime$7.99
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